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Life IS history in the making. Every word we say, everything we do becomes history the moment it is said or done. Life void of memories leaves nothing but emptiness. For those who might consider history boring, think again: It is who we are, what we do and why we are here. We are certainly individuals in our thoughts and deeds but we all germinated from seeds planted long, long ago.

Monday, December 15, 2014

Gritty, Downright Playful Rockers

To have one single or one album reach gold certification on any given day is exceptional for sure. Then, to have multiple singles is the icing on the cake. But, to add multiple albums at the same time on the same day is absolutely phenomenal.

When the band Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) performs, a staple of American and worldwide airplay can be heard in multiple genres, including southern rock, grunge, roots rock, and blues.The band was primarily a group effort with leader John Fogerty's classic compositions evoking enduring images of Americana and Reflecting burning social issues of the day. The CCR's genius was their ability to accomplish this with the economic primal power of rockabilly ensemble. [Source: Billboard]

John Fogerty and his brother Tommy were raised in Berkeley, where John
studied piano and at the age of 12 got his first guitar. He met
bandmates Cook and Clifford at El Cerrito junior high school, and by
1959 the group was performing at local dances as Tommy Fogerty and the
Blue Velvets. In 1964 the quartet signed to San Francisco-based Fantasy
Records, where Tom had been working as a packing and shipping clerk. The
label renamed them the Golliwogs and began putting out singles.
"Brown-Eyed Girl" sold 10,000 copies in 1965, but the followups were
flops. Greater success came after they adopted the CCR moniker in 1967. [Source: Rolling Stone]

1970Five singles and five albums by Creedence Clearwater Revival were
certified gold in the US. The singles were: ‘Down on the Corner’,
‘Lookin out My Back Door’, ‘Travelin' Band’, ‘Bad Moon Rising’ and ‘Up
around the Bend’. The LPs were ‘Cosmo's Factory’, ‘Willy and the Poor
Boys’, ‘Green River’, ‘Bayou Country’ and ‘Credence Clearwater Revival’.

1965Released as a double A side The Beatles 'Day Tripper / We Can Work
It Out', became their ninth UK No.1 and their third Christmas chart
topper in a row. The single was a US No.1 in January 1966.

1972Billy Paul started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles
chart with 'Me and Mrs Jones', a No.12 hit in the UK. The song which
describes an extramarital affair between a man and his lover, was later
recorded by Michael Buble.

1989 Jive Bunny and The Mastermixes had their third and final UK No.1
single with 'Let's Party'. With their first three releases making No.1,
they equaled the record set by Gerry & The Pacemakers in 1963 and
Frankie Goes To Hollywood in 1984.

2001Robbie Williams and Nicole Kidman started a three-week run at No.1
on the UK singles chart with their version of the Frank and Nancy
Sinatra 1967 No.1 hit 'Somethin' Stupid'. The Christmas No.1 for this
year. From William's album Swing When You're Winning.

2007Katie Melua & Eva Cassidy went to No.1 on the UK singles chart
with their version of 'What A Wonderful World' the version was released
to raise money for the Red Cross.

2012X Factor winner James Arthur topped the UK singles chart with his
debut single, Impossible. The 24-year-old's cover of Shontelle's 2010
track sold 490,000 copies becoming the fastest-selling single of the
year.

No.1 Album on This Day...

1989Billy Joel went to No.1 on the US album chart with his 11th studio
release 'Storm Front'. The album featured one of Joel's three No.1
hits, 'We Didn't Start the Fire', a fast-paced song, mentioning some of
the major historical events that took place in his time, and
'Leningrad', Joel's take on the end of the Cold War.

1966 The first Jimi Hendrix Experience single 'Hey Joe', was released
in the UK on Polydor records, the track had been rejected by the Decca
label. It went on to be a No.6 hit in the UK, but failed to chart in
America. Chas Chandler, who was now managing Hendrix had seen Folk
singer Tim Rose perform the song at the Cafe Wha? in New York City.

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Sharla is a graduate of Troy State University and an educator with a flair for writing in poetic verse. Her latest book, Awakenings from Then ’til Now is available from Tate Publishing. It is dedicated to those who laid the foundation and established the platform for our American freedom: those who have served in the past, presently serve, or will serve our military forces in the future. A profound appreciation is extended for the sacrifice of these brave men and women who left or will leave their homes and family to ensure America’s freedom endures.

A grave price is being paid every moment of every day of the year for all the freedom America has to offer. Let us not forget those who have fought or are fighting for our nation; they are the epitome of the human spirit called freedom!